Liquid-dispensing apparatus



Nqv.1,1927. y A 1,647,565

. M. J. FURLONG LIQUID DISPENSING APPARATUS Filed May 25. 1926 Patented Nov.4 1, 1927.

UNITED STATES 'MARTIN J'. FUBLONG, OF HOUSTON, TEXAS.

LIQUID-DISPENSING APPABrUs.

Application led May 25, 1926. Serial No. 111,578.

This invention relates to certain improvements in liquid dispensing apparatus and it is an object of the invention to provide an apparatus of this kind embodying means varying positions whereby the liquid may be dispensed in a predetermined bulk in accordance with the of the discharge of a container with respect to the high point of the liquid within the container.

It is also an object of the invention to rovide an apparatus of this kind comprislng a receptacle adapted to contain a supply of liquid to be dispensed and which isA sup ported for tilting movement in a vertical direction and wherein a discharge is carried by the upper portion of the., receptacle together with variable or adjustable means for limiting the downward swinging movement of the receptacle in accordance with the amount of liquidvdesired to be dispensed.

The invention consists in the details of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts of my improved liquid dispensing apparatus whereby certain important advantagesare attained and the device rendered simpler, less expensive and otherwise more convenient and advantageous for use, as will be hereinafter more fully set forth.

yThe novel features of m invention will hereinafter be definitely c aimed. In order that my invention may be the better understood, I 'will now proceed to describe the same with reference tothe accompanying drawing, wherein Figure '1 is an elevational view of a liquid dispensing apparatus constructed in accordance with an embodiment of my invention, a second position of the container being indicated by broken lines 5 i Figure'2 is a view`m top plan of the st-ructure as illustrated in Figure 1;-

Figure 3 is a fragmentary view partly in elevation and partly in section illustrating in detail the means for variably regulating or 'controlling the downward tilting movement of the receptacle as herein embodied. i l)As disclosed in the accompanying drawlng, S denotes a support embodying a pair of upstanding postsl 1 each of which being vprovlded at a predetermined point intermediate its end with a slot 2. Each of these slots 2 is adapted to receive an outstanding trunnion 3 carried by a receptacle R whereby the receptacle is supported for tilting movement.

, The top 4 of the receptacle`R at the-peripheral portion thereof and midway of the trunnions 3 is provided with a discharge spout or nozzle 5 extending outwardly beyond the receptacle. The outer end portion of the spout or nozzle 5 is provided on itsr upper part with a hook member 6 whereby a saddle or shelf 7 may be readily suspended from the spout or nozzle. This saddle 7 is particularly adapted to have rested thereon a container, such as an oil well of a lamp or the like, when it is desired to dispense a small amount of the liquid, such as oil, Within the receptacle Rv when the upper portion of said receptacle yis downwardly tilted. By the use of the' saddle, such as illustrated in Figure 1 of the drawing, it is assured that such container mounted uponrthe' saddle will be maintained in a proper position irrespective of the extent of downward swinging movement of the upper portion of the receptacle. vIt will also e understood that if desired this-saddle may be of a size larger than that illustrated for use in connection' with containers of relatively large capacity.

'z The trunnions 3 arefdiametrically 4opposed and are positioned above 'they longitudinal center of the receptacle R so that the weight of the lower portion of such receptacle together with the weight of the liquid therein will result in the receptacle R normally bemg maintained in a vertical position, such as is illustrated in full lines in Figure 1.

To the upper end portion `of one of the posts 1 is attached, as at 8, an` end portion of a downwardly disposed arcuate member 9 the outer or lower end portion of which being continued by an inwardly disposed arm 10 attached, as at 11, to the post 1. The

arcuate member 9, as is clearly illustrated in Figure 1, is of a length to terminate below the plane of the trunnions 3 so that when the receptacle R is at the limit of its downward swinging movement, as "1s controlled by the parts to be hereinafter referred to, it will have its top end extending below the horizontal.

In the present embodiment of myinve'n-` the member 9 andarm 10 overlie the tion,

of lthe post 1. Secured to the upouter face er portion of the post 1 and to the inner ace thereof is the upper end portion of a second arcuate member 12 having its periphery on substantially the same curvature as the member 9 and which has its lower portion continued by the inwardly directed arm 14 attached to the inner face of the post .1.

The member 9 is preferably circular in cross section and is surrounded by an eye member 15 carried by a stop arm 16. The eye member 15 permits the stopl arm 16 to be readily adjusted along the 'member 9 or readily swung toward or from the\inember 12. The arm 16 is also of a length to bridge the space between the members 9 and 12 and to project a desired distance inwardly of the member 12. t

The receptacle R 4is of a capacity tohold a liquid in a predetermined number of`liquid measuring units, as for example gallons, and the peripheral marginal portionbf the member 12 is provided therealong with the spaced notches or recesses 17. These notches or recesses 17 are spaced apart in requisite computation with respect to the unit capacity of the receptacle R and fractions of such units.

When the arm 16 is selectively engaged Within one of such notches or recesses 17 the outer end portion ci said arm 16 is in the path ot travel of an outstanding member or ange 18 carried by the upper portion of the receptacle R whereby the extent of downward swinging movement oit' the upperl portion ot the receptacle is controlled. 'llhe notches or recesses 17 are spaced apart in such se uence as to assure a given amount oic liqui to discharge from the receptacleR when the upper portion ot such receptacle is tilted downwardly a predetermined extent..

ln the present embodiment of my invention, the notches or recesses 17 are spaced apart to edect a discharge in gallons. Assuming the receptacle R to be completely lled with liquid and it is desired to dispense a gallon ot the liquid, the stop arm 16 is engaged within the uppermost notch or recess 17. rllhe upper portion of the receptacle R is then tilted downwardly until the member or harige 18 comes into contact with said stop arm 16. rlhis will result in a discharge of one gallon of the liquid being discharged through the spout or nozzle 5. When another gallon is desired to be dispensed, the stop arm 16 is engaged within the next notch or recess 17 and so on. lt is to be understood at this time that notches may be provided to assure delivery of the stop arm 16 is swung upwardly and outwardly away from the member 12, has oontact from below with the member 12 to limit the extent of movement of the arm 16 in an outward direction and thus facilitating the operation of adjusting the stop arm 16 along the member 9 as required.

The upper portion of the receptacle R has engaged therewith in a conventional manner a bail handle 20 whereby the rece tacle R may be readily transported for re ing or handled when' bein applied with respect to the posts 1. The s ot 2 in each of the posts 1 also facilitates the application or removal of the receptacle R. y

The top 4 at its axial-center is also provided with a normally closed iilling opening as indicated at 21.

From the foregoing description it is thought to be obvious that a liquid dispensing apparatus constructed in accordance with my invention is particularly well adapted for use by reason of the convenience and facility with which it may be assembled and operated', and it will also be obvious that my invention is susceptible of some change and modification without departing from the principles and spirit thereof and for this reason l do not wish to be understood as limiting myself to the precise arrangement and formation of the several parts herein shown in carrying out my invention in practice except as hereinafter claimed.

LA. liquid dispensing apparatus comprising a receptacle adapted to contain a supply of liquid, means for supporting said receptacle for vertical tilting movement, a discharge nozzle carried by the upper portion of the receptacle, a stop carried by the supporting means, means for adjusting the stop with respect to the liquid level within the receptacle, -and a part carried by the receptacle for contact with the stop to limit the downward tilting movement of the upper portion of the receptacle.

2. A liquid dispensing apparatus comprising a receptacle adapted to contain a supply of liquid, means for supporting said receptacle ,for tilting movement in a vertical direction, a downwardly disposed member positioned adjacent -to the receptacle, a stop slidably engaged with the member and selectively adjustable to points therealong, and a part carried by `the receptacle for contact with the stop to limit the downward tilting movement of the upper portion of the receptacle.

3. A liquid dispensing apparatus comprising a receptacle adapted to contain la supply of liquid, means for supporting said receptacle for tilting movement in a vertical direction, a pair of downwardly disposed members supported adjacent to the recepiti? cle, a stop arm slidable along one ot Ae lil@ members and also having swinging movenotch of the second member to limit the ment with respect thereto, the second melndownward swinging movement of the upper ber being provided with a plurality of portion of the receptacle. l spaced notches with which the stop arm is In testimony whereof I hereunto aix my adapted to be selectively engaged, and a signature.

part carried by the receptacle for contact with the stop arm when engaged within a MARTIN J. FURLONG. 

